May 11, 2010
Six members were present (Brummer, Burke, Messeroll, VanMater, Puskas and Vreeland). Acting Chairperson Vreeland called the meeting to order at the Assunpink Office. Notes: the Governor Christie has appointed Luis John Dughi, Jr. as the public member position of the Council. Mr. Dughi is a trial attorney and founding attorney with the law firm where the Governor got his start as a lawyer in 1987. Replacement of three sportsmen representatives and re-appointment of one sportsmen representative is in progress. Central Region sportsman representative Len Wolgast resigned in April.
Acting Chairwoman Vreeland reported that Rockport Game Farm has had three pheasant hatches to date and that construction of new brooder facilities and other improvements are proceeding. .
Director Chanda reported that staff is prepared for the hearing on the bear policy scheduled for the evening.
Deer Project Leader Kandoth presented results from the 2009-10 deer seasons. A total of 52,372 deer were taken in 2009 compared to 53,258 in 2008. The antlered buck kill increased by 3.5% and the antlerless kill decreased by 4.4%. Regulation changes made last year provided the desired result. The antlerless harvest for zones in regulation set \”0\” was reduced by 49.6% (1,132 to 570). The antlered buck
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